Academic research on Fuzzy Systems: A Country and Regional Analysis from its Origins in 1965 to 2023

Carlos J. Torres-Vergara1, Víctor G. Alfaro-García2 and Anna M. Gil-Lafuente3

  1. Facultad de Contaduría y Ciencias Administrativas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo
    Morelia 58030, México
    2146565g@umich.mx
  2. Facultad de Contaduría y Ciencias Administrativas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo
    Morelia 58030, México
    victor.alfaro@umich.mx
  3. Facultat d’Economia i Empresa, Universitat de Barcelona
    Barcelona 08034, Spain
    amgil@ub.edu

Abstract

This study offers a bibliometric analysis to identify tendencies and trends and establish the most prolific and important countries in Fuzzy systems research and its evolution. The need for a robust mathematical approach that model human-like perceptions, values, and decision-making processes has made Fuzzy systems research grow significantly since its creation in 1965. This research had its epicentre originally in the USA and England and has moved first to Europe and then to Asia, following global trends in other fields of study. Data were retrieved from the scientific database Web of Science. A total of 185,673 documents were revised to identify tendencies and trends and establish the most prolific and influential countries.

Key words

Fuzzy systems, Bibliometrics, Country analysis, Web of Science

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.2298/CSIS240330008T

Publication information

Volume 22, Issue 1 (January 2025)
Year of Publication: 2025
ISSN: 2406-1018 (Online)
Publisher: ComSIS Consortium

Full text

DownloadAvailable in PDF
Portable Document Format

How to cite

Torres-Vergara, C. J., Alfaro-García, V. G., Gil-Lafuente, A. M.: Academic research on Fuzzy Systems: A Country and Regional Analysis from its Origins in 1965 to 2023. Computer Science and Information Systems, Vol. 22, No. 1, 259–278. (2025), https://doi.org/10.2298/CSIS240330008T